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Explaining the General Brachistochrone Problem
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Consider a problem about the curve of fastest descent in the following generalized statement. Suppose that we have a Lagrangian system $$L(x,\dot x)=\frac{1}{2}g_{ij}(x)\dot…
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A Brachistochrone Subway Is Not a Cost-effective Idea
It is apparent that a subway tunnel could be built without the need for supplied energy like electricity, assuming zero friction everywhere. The tunnel…